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Trial
In 1970, a man is tortured and murdered by the regime's secret police. Now nearly 40 years later, his friend, who had also been tortured, recognizes the man he deems responsible for the murder of his friend. Along with three old friends and the victim's daughter, they kidnap the man and take him to an isolated house. Once there, the concepts of justice and revenge begin to mix dangerously in a private trial with irreversible consequences.
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Plot Summary
The film follows the story of a young lawyer, Jorgen, who is tasked with defending a former professor accused of murder. As the trial progresses, Jorgen becomes increasingly entangled in the complex and disturbing case, blurring the lines between reality and illusion. He begins to question his own sanity and the nature of justice itself as he delves deeper into the professor's past and the alleged crime.
Critical Reception
Trial received mixed to positive reviews from critics. While some praised its psychological depth and challenging themes, others found it overly bleak and difficult to engage with. Its experimental nature and unconventional narrative structure were often highlighted as points of contention.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its ambitious exploration of psychological themes and the nature of guilt.
Criticized by some for its bleak tone and deliberately confusing narrative.
Noted as a challenging and thought-provoking, albeit unsettling, cinematic experience.
Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented.
Fun Fact
The film was originally conceived as part of a larger project by Lars von Trier that was never fully realized.
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